Emergency Medicine MD/DO - Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Job Description

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN LOCUM TENENS OPPORTUNITY

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Join an established tertiary-care hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, as a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician. This opportunity offers a high-volume emergency department, comprehensive hospital services, and access to a broad range of specialty care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine

• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 46,000 visits

• Hospital Size: 576 beds

• Physician Coverage: 40.71 hours

• Advanced Practice Provider Coverage: 12 hours

• Scribe Coverage: 37 hours

• IMLC Accepted: Subject to current facility guidelines and eligibility

• Pending DEA: Accepted, subject to facility requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• ABEM board certification required

• Emergency Medicine residency training required

• Active, clean Louisiana medical license with no history of past actions

• DEA registration with a Louisiana address; pending DEA may be considered

• Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registration

• ACLS and ALS certifications

• PALS certification if not board certified in Emergency Medicine, per facility requirements

• CME completed within the past two years

• Case logs from the past two years

• Interview with the Medical Director required

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

Providers should be prepared to submit the following documentation:

• Medical license and applicable controlled substance registrations

• DEA documentation

• ABEM certification

• Current required life-support certifications

• CME records and case logs from the past two years

• Copies of all education and training diplomas

• ECFMG certificate, if applicable

• Social Security card and drivers license

• Color photograph

• TB test results

• Flu vaccination documentation

• Health attestation

POTENTIAL CROSS-CREDENTIALING

Additional credentialing may be required for Emergency Medicine coverage at affiliated locations within the regional hospital system.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Practice in a high-volume emergency department

• Work within a tertiary-care hospital offering extensive specialty services

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of emergency cases

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff

• Practice in Shreveport, Louisiana, a regional hub for healthcare and community amenities

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

Qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians who meet the licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements are encouraged to inquire about this locum tenens opportunity.